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European Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 18th Century

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European Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box: European Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 18th / 19th Century. Unmarked, tests for silver. Weight Approx., 77.35 grams Measures Approx., 3.25 inches x 2.5 inches x 1.5 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $20

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Scottish Sterling Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, George III 1799: Scottish sterling silver Cowry Shell snuff box, George III 1799. Monogrammed "JK 1799" to the gilt interior. Hallmarked PA to the interior rim. Weight Approx., 78 grams Measures Approx., 3.5 inches x

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IN Swedish Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 1847: IN Swedish Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 1847. Unmarked, tests for silver. Weight Approx., 67.23 grams Measures Approx., 3.25 inches x 2.5 inches x 1.5 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $20

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H & A Swedish Maristad Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 1882: H & A Swedish Maristad Gilt Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 1882. The silver exterior with initials "LJB" to base. Gilt to the interior Swedish silver marks to inner lid. Weight Approx., 74.13 grams Me

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GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER SNUFF / OTHER BOXES, LOT OF TWO, comprising a cowrie shell snuff: GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER SNUFF / OTHER BOXES, LOT OF TWO, comprising a cowrie shell snuff box with "CF" maker's mark probably for Crispin Fuller of London and an "E" da

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AN 18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN MOTHER OF PEARL AND SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX. 341 grams. 15 cm x 7.5 cm: AN 18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN MOTHER OF PEARL AND SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX. 341 grams. 15 cm x 7.5 cm.

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Seven English Sterling Silver Snuff Boxes; Together: Seven English Sterling Silver Snuff Boxes 1800-1927, various makers Together with an Austrian Silver Snuff Box. Lengths 2 1/4 inches to 4 inches, total approximately 27 ounces. C Estate of Loucel G. L

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A Russian Silver Snuff Box: A Russian Silver Snuff Box Likely Michael Bogdanov, St. Petersburg, Circa 1900 marked with '84' standard on interior 5 ozt 4 dwt gross Width 3 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Arlington

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Russian Silver Snuff Box C.1880, 3 1/4".: Russian Silver Snuff Box C.1880, 3 1/4".

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Swedish 830 Silver Snuff Box With Floral Motif: Swedish Silver Snuff Box With Floral Motif, 41.4g. Marked 830. Approximately 2.375L x 1.25W x 0.5D in. ALL CREDIT CARDS WILL BE MANUALLY VERIFIED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.

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Swedish Silver Snuff Box With Tavern Scene: Swedish Silver Snuff Box With Tavern Scene, 63.7g. Hallmarked, Tests As 85 Percent Silver. Approximately 3.375L x 2.5W x 0.75D in. ALL CREDIT CARDS WILL BE MANUALLY VERIFIED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.

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Victorian Silver Snuff Box - Birmingham 1852, 2 3/16".: Victorian Silver Snuff Box - Birmingham 1852, 2 3/16".

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European Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 18th Century

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Description

European Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, Likely 18th Century. Inscribed "Isaac Abrams" to base. Unmarked, but tests for silver. Likely 18th Century and Possibly Scottish.
Weight Approx., 68.31 grams
Measures Approx., 3 inches x 2 inches x 1.25 inches tall
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Condition

One hairline crack to shell. light surface marks to the silver.

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European Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 18th Century

Name: European Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 18th Century
SKU: 158621722
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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